If you live anywhere in the Midwestern or Eastern United States, its time to stop pruning your oak trees for the year. Why, you ask? With the onset of spring, the worry of oak wilt grows anew. Caused by a fungus, oak wilt has existed in the aforementioned regions of the United States for some time. Red, black and pin oak are most susceptible to oak wilt, though white and bur … [Read more...] about Oak Wilt and Pruning
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Spotted Lanternfly Found in Indiana
Indiana homesteaders, keep your eyes on your walnut, oak, maple and fruit trees. This week, the spotted lanternfly was found for the first time in Switzerland County. This is significant not just for Indianans, but for Americans in general as Switzerland County represents the furthest west the fly has yet been found. A homeowner in Vevay contacted DNR’s Division of … [Read more...] about Spotted Lanternfly Found in Indiana
